Surprisingly good film

Rating: 10/10 (17 June 2006)

I bought a VHS copy recently from a local video store that was running a fire sale on all of their VHS movies. I knew nothing about the film, only the cover looked interesting since I am a Sci-Fi/Horror buff. When I saw it was an English film I figured it would be either bland or cheesy or boring or all of the above. I've lost count of how many times I've watched it now. I found it scary and touching, horrifying and exciting. The acting is first rate, and I think Cillian Murphy did an incredible acting job. The actor Brendan Gleeson (Braveheart) as Frank was a class act. I suppose these actors are not well known in the States, but must be very popular in the UK and Ireland, birthplace of Cillian Murphy. Best $3 investment I've ever made.